Description
HPE PM893 1.92 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Read Intensive
Meet the HPE PM893 1.92 TB Solid State Drive, a purpose-built 2.5-inch internal SATA SSD designed to deliver powerful performance for enterprise environments. This Read Intensive drive is engineered to accelerate data-heavy workloads while maximizing reliability and efficiency, making it an ideal upgrade for servers and storage arrays that demand fast, predictable access to data. Built to handle the rigors of data centers, the PM893 combines robust endurance with consistent throughput, helping organizations shorten query times, improve service levels, and scale analytics with confidence.
With its read-optimized architecture, the PM893 is tailored for workloads where read performance dominates the workload mix. Big data analytics, cloud services, active archiving, database applications, and data warehousing all benefit from the drive’s ability to deliver rapid data retrieval and low-latency access. By reducing latency and improving I/O operations per second (IOPS), this SSD helps transform batch processing into near real-time insights, enabling faster decision-making and more responsive applications. In addition, the PM893 is designed to fit seamlessly into existing HP/HPE ecosystems, helping IT teams deploy high-performance storage without re-architecting their infrastructure.
Performance and efficiency go hand in hand with the PM893. Its architecture emphasizes intelligent data management, energy efficiency, and sustained throughput across sustained workloads. For organizations seeking to balance performance with power consumption in dense data-center environments, the PM893 provides a practical solution that complements other HPE storage and server components. This drive is built to operate reliably under the continuous workloads typical of analytics platforms, virtualization hosts, and online services, ensuring that critical applications remain responsive even as data volumes rise. Whether you are upgrading an entire fleet of servers or expanding a dedicated storage tier, the PM893 helps you achieve faster data access while maintaining predictable behavior under heavy load.
- Optimized for read-intensive workloads with high sustained throughput, the PM893 accelerates data analytics, reporting, and database query performance. By prioritizing read paths, it reduces bottlenecks in data warehousing, business intelligence, and real-time analytics environments, helping teams extract actionable insights faster and with greater consistency.
- 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA (SATA/600) interface ensures straightforward deployment in standard server drive bays and storage enclosures. Its compatibility supports efficient upgrades across existing HP servers and storage controllers, enabling a smooth transition for capacity expansion and performance tuning without redesigning your infrastructure.
- Enterprise-grade reliability and efficiency are built into the PM893, delivering durable operation in data centers and enterprise settings. The drive is engineered for consistent performance under sustained workloads, with robust error handling and data integrity features that help protect critical information and minimize downtime.
- Ideal for a broad range of use cases, including big data analytics, cloud computing, active archiving, database applications, and data warehousing. By combining high read throughput with reliable operation, it supports fast extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes, efficient data access for analytics workloads, and scalable storage for evolving business needs.
- Designed to integrate with the HPE ecosystem, the PM893 works alongside HP/HPE servers, storage controllers, and management software. This cohesion simplifies procurement, deployment, firmware updates, and ongoing support, providing a cohesive path to higher performance without disconnects between hardware, firmware, and management tools.
Technical Details of HPE PM893 1.92 TB Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 1.92 TB
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Interface: SATA (SATA/600)
- Type: Read Intensive
- Recommended workloads: read-heavy enterprise workloads such as big data analytics, database access, data warehousing, and cloud services
how to install HPE PM893 1.92 TB Solid State Drive
Installing the HPE PM893 is a straightforward process designed to minimize downtime and disruption to your IT environment. Follow these general steps to ensure a proper and safe installation in compatible HP/HPE servers or storage arrays.
- Power down the server or storage appliance completely and disconnect from all power sources. This step protects both personnel and the drive during installation and prevents data loss due to unexpected power events.
- Open the chassis or drive cage to access the 2.5-inch drive bays. Identify an available bay that matches the PM893’s form factor and alignment for proper seating and cooling. If you are upgrading existing storage, remove the old drive according to your system’s maintenance procedure.
- Insert the PM893 into the selected 2.5-inch bay, aligning the connectors and seating the drive firmly. Ensure the drive is fully seated in the backplane or connector and that the latch or securing mechanism is engaged to prevent movement during operation.
- Reconnect the SATA data and power cables (or the backplane interface) as appropriate for your server or enclosure. Confirm that cables are secure and routed to avoid interference with fan blades or other hardware components.
- Power on the system and enter the system BIOS/UEFI or RAID controller utility. The PM893 should be recognized as a storage device. If required, initialize or set the drive as part of a logical volume or storage pool, following your organization’s storage provisioning policies.
- Once recognized, format the drive in the operating system if necessary and assign the appropriate file system and drive letter or mount point. Perform any firmware updates recommended by HPE for the PM893 to ensure optimal compatibility and performance.
- Verify drive health and performance using your standard monitoring tools. Confirm that the drive operates within expected temperature ranges and that read performance aligns with your workload requirements. Document the installation for future maintenance and support references.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What workloads is the HPE PM893 best suited for?
A: The PM893 is a read-intensive SSD designed to accelerate read-heavy enterprise workloads. It excels in big data analytics, cloud services, active archiving, database access, and data warehousing. By prioritizing read performance and low latency, it helps accelerate data retrieval and improve overall application responsiveness in data-center environments.
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Q: Is the PM893 compatible with existing HP/HPE servers and storage controllers?
A: Yes. The PM893 is a 2.5-inch SATA drive that is designed to integrate with HP/HPE servers and storage ecosystems. Compatibility should be confirmed with your specific server or storage controller model, and firmware updates may be recommended to ensure optimal performance and reliability within your environment.
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Q: What maintenance or monitoring is recommended for this drive?
A: As with most enterprise SSDs, routine monitoring of health and temperature using standard management tools is advised. Keep firmware up to date according to HPE recommendations to maintain performance, reliability, and data integrity. Regular backups and adherence to your organization’s data protection policies remain essential.
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Q: How does the PM893 contribute to total cost of ownership?
A: By delivering high read performance with reliable operation, the PM893 can reduce latency-induced downtime, accelerate analytics workflows, and lower energy consumption per I/O compared to some HDD-based implementations. Its 2.5-inch form factor also supports dense server configurations, helping maximize space efficiency in the data center.
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